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Shore Acres State Park
4.9★ · 2,426 Google ratings · Coos Bay, Oregon
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
200 yd away · paid
Walk
150 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 125 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
55°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
7 ft range today
Length
175 yd of shoreline
Sand
340 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 7pm
Map of Shore Acres State Park
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Guide
Good to know
Plan for winter storm viewing
King tides and winter storms create 50-foot wave spray against rock formations, visible from enclosed observation building on windy days.
Visit December for holiday lights
Animated light displays run from Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve, featuring marine animals and glowing decorations throughout the gardens.
Visit during flower bloom season
Late spring and summer showcase roses, rhododendrons, and blooms from around the world in the botanical gardens.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2017–2026
Bring cash for parking
Day-use parking costs $5 to $10 per vehicle, with some reviewers noting cash-only payment and online reservations now required.
Leave dogs in car or elsewhere
Dogs are not permitted in the gardens or on most grounds, though service dogs are allowed.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
58°F · overcast
Water
55°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
9.5 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
19 mph from the SW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:10 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 06:55 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:26 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:53 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 7:23 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 89526 Cape Arago Hwy, Coos Bay, OR 97420
🅿 Parking 200 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 150 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 125 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Shore Acres State Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 200 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Shore Acres State Park?
150 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Shore Acres State Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 125 yd from the listing.
When is Shore Acres State Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 7pm and the busiest at Sat 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
